Seafood Platter & Monterey Bay Dining: A Thai-Coastal Celebration at Lemongrass

The Silver Boat: Our Crown Jewel

At Lemongrass Seafood Bar & Grill in Moss Landing, CA, our Silver Boat is far more than a dish — it's a culinary spectacle that has become synonymous with our restaurant's identity. This magnificent seafood platter arrives at your table in a gleaming silver vessel filled with an abundant assortment of the day's freshest local catches: plump Monterey Bay prawns, sweet Dungeness crab claws, tender calamari, mussels glistening with our house-made chili paste, and delicately grilled seasonal fish. Each element is prepared using different Thai techniques — some grilled with aromatic herbs, others steamed to preserve their natural sweetness, and several tossed through our blazing woks. The result is a showcase of textures and flavors that represents the absolute best of what happens when authentic Thai culinary tradition meets the world-class bounty of Monterey Bay.

The Silver Boat is designed for sharing, making it the centerpiece of any memorable meal at Lemongrass. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, impressing a client, or simply indulging in the finest seafood the Central Coast has to offer, this dish delivers an experience you won't find at any other restaurant in the region. It's the dish that first-time visitors rave about and the reason regulars keep coming back — a true signature masterpiece that embodies our restaurant's philosophy of excellence without compromise.

The Silver Boat — our legendary seafood platter featuring the finest Monterey Bay catches

From Monterey Bay to Your Table

Our location in Moss Landing — literally steps from one of the most productive fishing harbors on the California coast — gives us a unique advantage that no inland restaurant can match. Every morning, our kitchen team connects with local fishermen and trusted suppliers to select the day's freshest catches. This sea-to-table commitment means that the seafood on your plate was swimming in the cold, nutrient-rich waters of Monterey Bay just hours before it reached our kitchen. This level of freshness fundamentally transforms the dining experience — the prawns are sweeter, the fish more delicate, and the overall quality is incomparably superior to restaurants that rely on frozen or imported seafood. We take immense pride in this sourcing philosophy because it honors both the fishing heritage of Moss Landing and the culinary heritage of Thailand.

Thai Seafood Preparations

Our chefs understand that the finest seafood requires restraint — the goal is to enhance natural flavors, not mask them. That's why our Thai seafood preparations are specifically calibrated to complement the ocean's gifts. Our Tom Yum seafood soup uses a fragrant, herb-rich broth that lets the seafood's natural sweetness shine. Our wok-fired basil seafood adds aromatic holy basil and just enough chili heat to create exciting contrast. And our seafood curries wrap each morsel in velvety coconut cream and hand-pounded curry paste — a marriage of ocean and spice that defines the Lemongrass experience. For those seeking a sustainable dining choice, we're committed to responsible sourcing practices.